Jacobsen lawn tractors Javelin vs Simplicity 401

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Jacobsen lawn tractors Javelin

Jacobsen lawn tractors Javelin

4 HP · 1959–1969

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Simplicity 401

Simplicity 401

4 HP · 1965–1966

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Jacobsen lawn tractors Javelin and the Simplicity 401 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
  • The Simplicity 401 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1959 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Javelin.
  • The Jacobsen lawn tractors Javelin has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 24".

Full specs comparison

Jacobsen lawn tractors JavelinSimplicity 401
Power4 HP4 HP
Production years1959–19691965–1966
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight117 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
Transmission—Gear
Mower deck26"24"

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